Wrexham residents over the age of 60 can improve their physical activity levels, confidence, strength and balance with active sessions.

Two weeks of activities will be free of charge, and then followed by 14 weeks at only £3 per session.

Wrexham Council Active Wrexham Team has been given a grant by Sports Wales as part of the Healthy Weight Healthy Wales Action Plan.

The 60+ sessions will enable the 60 Plus population in Wales to live longer, better and happier lives by improving their physical activity levels, confidence, strength and balance.

Please email Active60@wrexham.gov.uk if you are interested in joining the Active 60+ scheme.

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They will then send you a link to register. You can also visit reception at any Freedom Leisure Site listed below or Plas Madoc Leisure Centre.

60+ Leisure Centre Timetables

WATERWORLD LEISURE CENTRE – 01978 297300 FREEDOM LEISURE

  • Monday Aqua Circuits 13.30-14.15
  • Tuesday Omnia Move 14.45-15.45
  • Wednesday Gym 14.30-15.30
  • Thursday Easy Aerobics 13.15-14.00
  • Thursday Easy Aerobics 14.15-15.00
  • Thursday Beginners Spin 15.00-15.30
  • Friday Gym 12.30-13.30
  • Friday Tai Chi (Movements for wellbeing TMW) 13.30-14.15

QUEENSWAY STADIUM – 01978 355826 FREEDOM LEISURE

  • Tuesday Starting on November 1st Electric Bike session on the outside track 10.00-11.00
  • Wednesday Gym – including NEW outdoor gym 14.00-15.00
  • Friday Gym – including NEW outdoor gym 14.00-15.00

GWYN EVANS LEISURE AND ACTIVITY CENTRE – 01978 269540 FREEDOM LEISURE

  • Monday Easyline Circuit 9.30-10.15
  • Monday Easyline Circuit 10.15-11.00
  • Tuesday Gym 10.00-11.00
  • Tuesday Aqua Aerobics 20.15-21.00
  • Wednesday Aqua Aerobics 15.00-16.00
  • Wednesday Easyline Circuit 18.15-19.00
  • Thursday Gym 11.00-12.00

CHIRK LEISURE AND ACTIVITY CENTRE – 01691 778666 FREEDOM LEISURE

  • Monday Aqua Aerobics 19.15-20.00
  • Tuesday Power Yoga (held at Ruabon Leisure and Activity centre) 20.00-21.00
  • Wednesday Walking Football 10.00-11.00
  • Wednesday Gym 11.00-12.00
  • Wednesday Aqua Circuits 13.45-14.30
  • Wednesday Zumba 19.00-20.00
  • Friday Gym 11.00-12.00

PLAS MADOC LEISURE CENTRE – 01978 821600

  • Monday Easyline Circuit 13.00-13.45
  • Tuesday Gym 13.00-14.00
  • Wednesday Zumba Gold 10.30-11.30
  • Wednesday Swimming Lessons (Term time only) 20.00-20.45
  • Thursday Easyline Circuit 13.30-14.15
  • Friday Gym 11.00-12.00

All the Leisure Centres above are also offering 60+ swim sessions which are free of charge – please contact your local Leisure Centre for more detail of days and times. Racquet sports are also included in this offer at selected Freedom sites across Wrexham.

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Please note this offer and payment plan of two weeks for free and 14 weeks at £3 per session is only on offer to new participants. If you took up the 60+ Active Lesiure offer last year or are already an active member you will not be eligible for this offer.

Additionally they have:

  • 60+ Walking Football Colliers Park, Gresford: please e mail Active60@wrexham.gov.uk or call Gresford Community Agent on 07747 431607
  • Thursday (November) 16.00-17.00 Walking Football60+ Online Zoom session: please email Active60@wrexham.gov.uk
  • Wednesday 1.00pm-1.40pm Tai Chi (Movements for wellbeing TMW)

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